Internet service provider HKNet has joined electronic payment vendor CyberCash to incorporate the US giant's software into HKNet's CD version of Internet starter kit-i-Opener that is to be launched at Computer 97.
The CyberCash Wallet application is the consumer interface to the Secure Internet Payment Service which allows users to access a full range of secure, on-line payment methods including by credit card, Cybercoin, and Cybercheque.
It is linked to more than 80 per cent of banks in the United States, with more than 500,000 wallet users worldwide.
In Hong Kong, however, no territory banks have yet linked to the system, meaning users will be able to use only credit card payment.
'At least users can get a feeling of the type of services they can get from electronic commerce and they can become familiar with the concept and the technology,' Charles Mok, general manager of HKNet said.
He said the HKNet and CyberCash were working with banks and financial institutions to build future links.
'We are exploring the best strategy to promote electronic commerce and penetrate the region.' Mr Mok said, adding that HKNet's relationship was limited only to distribution.